Although sometimes I feel like I am completely lost in the classroom, it is always reassuring to see my students.
One day in my highschool class a student asked me why I chose to come to Asturias out of all places. Jokingly, I told her that I heard that there were a bunch of sad students who did not know any English here, so I made it my mission to help them. She responded by saying, "That is good. Now I always say 'my fault!' because of you." I had not even noticed how much I use this term, but it made me smile knowing that they are picking up on certain things.
As for my elementary students, they all come running up and asking for fist bumps and hugs when they see me. Besides the germs and sickness that can come with it, I don't know how anyone could not smile and be happy during this. Yes, it is a bit tougher to manage and keep up with the younger groups, but the things they do and the liveliness they come in with everyday makes it worth it.
Now, reflecting on my normal day-to-day life here, I like to think I am easy-going. Most days I just go with the flow. That is what I live by and tell most people. I am not used to having so much free time, only working 18 hours a week here. It is a blessing but also a curse at the same time. I was so used to always having something to do back home and being able to take my car for a drive, but here I don't have that option.
Filling my time was a challenge for me, but I have adapted to living here by finding new things to do. When I first arrived, I would eat out for almost every meal. This lasted for a while until I decided to start cooking. Now, it is very basic stuff, but it is better than nothing.
